Derrick Middleton
San Antonio
Summary
A highly motivated and accomplished individual with a bottom-line focus and outstanding qualifications gained through a career progression of strategically focused assignments in the military and civilian sectors. Conscientious, creative, and adaptable teacher with a reputation for sound judgment and a keen ability for conflict resolution, lesson planning, and curriculum standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher / Assistant Coach
Oliver Wendell Holmes High School
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Running Backs Coach for the Huskies
- Baseball Coach for the Huskies
High School Social Studies Clinical Teacher
William H. Taft High School
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Northside Independent School District
- Instructs over 300 high school-aged children during 8 class periods in US Government, Economics, and Psychology, teaching curriculum according to District and State TEKS guidelines
- Northside Independent School District
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Thomas Instrument & Albany Engineering Composites
06.2018 - Current
- Responsible for over $20 million+ in company earnings over a 6-year span
- Oversight on numerous aircraft component rebuilds, new builds, testing, and final fitting
Active Duty Military
United States Air Force
11.2001 - 06.2016
- Supervised and evaluated personnel performance and maintenance techniques while also charged with maintaining, scheduling, and tracking training requirements through OSHA and other agencies in safety regulations
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on over 9 different airframes while also teaching military and aircraft courses to over 900+ airmen over a 15-year career
Education
A.A.S. - Airframe and Powerplant
Hallmark University
BA - history with a focus in social studies
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Play strategy development
- Positive reinforcement
- Strength training
- Motivational techniques
- Physical conditioning
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification - Social Studies
- Federal Aviation Administration - Airframe and Powerplant License, Active
- Current THSCA Member
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher / Assistant Coach
Oliver Wendell Holmes High School
08.2024 - Current
High School Social Studies Clinical Teacher
William H. Taft High School
08.2023 - Current
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Thomas Instrument & Albany Engineering Composites
06.2018 - Current
Active Duty Military
United States Air Force
11.2001 - 06.2016
A.A.S. - Airframe and Powerplant
Hallmark University
BA - history with a focus in social studies
University of Texas At San Antonio
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